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Become the superhero Spider Man in this game that's packed with familiar good-guy-vs-bad-guy adventure

Become the superhero Spider Man in this game that's packed with familiar good-guy-vs-bad-guy adventure

Vote: (573 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Gameloft

Version: 4.1.2

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(573 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Gameloft

4.1.2

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Intuitive Controls
  • Great Action
  • Character Upgrades

Cons

  • Recycled Story
  • Standard Game Format

Spider-Man Ultimate Power is a fun and engaging side runner game in which the player controls their favorite web-head through a number of different challenges. The game itself is relatively straightforward. Some bad guys are causing problems in the city, and Spider-Man has to stop them. The player will run through different levels while jumping and smashing their way through different platforms and villains. There isn't much to the story beyond the basic premise that Spidey has to stop the bad guys.

There are two game modes in Spider-Man Ultimate Power, which are Survival and Story. Story mode offers what could be considered the main objective of the game, which is to progress through the limited story on the way to the final boss. There are numerous missions that must be completed in Story mode, and those missions include collecting certain items, destroying a certain number of villains, or reaching the end of the level. The variation in the Story mode missions is fairly decent, but as a side runner that features Spider-Man, there is something left to be desired.

As the player progresses through the world, they earn in-game currency that can be exchanged for different Spidey suits, boosting powers, and even upgrading the actual stats of the character. This currency can also be purchased using real-world money, as is typically the case with freemium games.

While there is quite a bit of action in Spider-Man Ultimate Power, all of it is centered around the basic act of running. The player can swing, jump, and shoot webbing as the character runs, but there is a distinct feeling that the player hasn't quite taken on the full powers of Spidey. Instead, the powers are limited to a side runner style. Of course, this makes it much easier for the player to control Spidey, so it balances the playability of the game. Spider-Man automatically runs, which is similar to most side-scrolling games, and the player must control the rest of the action.

While the game is a bit lacking in terms of actually unleashing the true powers of Spider-Man, it is still a fast-paced game that offers a lot of fun. Combination moves are possible to keep the character moving forward, and it is quite satisfying to web up some bad guys as you move through the levels.

Another striking feature of the game is that the graphics are more in line with a comic book than real life. The characters are outlined in thick black lines, and the game looks very similar to an arcade game from the eighties or nineties. This fact is praised by some who adore that older style of gameplay, but newer generations might find the action repetitive and boring. The lack of realism in the game could also put off younger players who are more used to overt realism in modern games. The animation is smooth and fast, but it is still basic compared to more modern games.

Pros

  • Intuitive Controls
  • Great Action
  • Character Upgrades

Cons

  • Recycled Story
  • Standard Game Format